In fact Malaysia and Sg adopts the same policy. See the numerous mamaks and cinas in My who are effectively for all means and purposes, Malay.Says who? It's cast in stone?
Even if he practises Malay customs n speaks the language, it doesn't mean he has to be Muslim..
The person decides for himself what he wants to be, not some strangers dictating his life...
Ask any Indian who speaks Tamil n practises Indian customs daily, so u mean he has to be Hindu?
Only the dumb cina here kpkb about Malay privileges but can't figure out they can be Malay.